First baseman Dominic Smith, who was launched earlier this week by the Boston Purple Sox, signed with the Cincinnati Reds and was within the beginning lineup for Thursday night time’s 7-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Smith, batting seventh within the lineup, struck out in all three plate appearances for the Reds.
Smith, 29, who held down Boston’s first-base job for almost all of the season, was let go by the Purple Sox after the return of Triston Casas, who had spent the earlier 4 months on the injured checklist.
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Boston supervisor Alex Cora known as Smith’s efficiency in Casas’ stead “excellent,” and whereas his .237/.317/.390 line with six dwelling runs in 83 video games positioned his offensive numbers beneath league common, Smith was well-liked inside Boston’s clubhouse.
The take care of Cincinnati provides Smith to a Reds staff clinging to hope for a wild-card spot within the Nationwide League. At 62-66, the Reds are 6½ video games behind Atlanta.
Accidents have eroded the Reds’ infield depth all season. Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeimer Candelario, who had been anticipated to obtain a major quantity of at-bats at first base, are each on the injured checklist. Cincinnati had beforehand acquired first baseman Ty France, who could possibly be the right-handed aspect of a platoon with the left-handed-hitting Smith, from Seattle.
Smith, who spent the primary six seasons of his profession with the New York Mets, entered the day as a lifetime .247/.314/.405 hitter with 64 dwelling runs in 683 video games.
In associated roster strikes, the Reds positioned outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured checklist with a proper knee sprain. In addition they designated right-hander Brooks Kriske, who was pitching at Triple-A Louisville, for task.
The Related Press contributed to this report.